Meds that do not mix

The federal government's Food and Drug Administration has recently issued a warning, saying that it would be best to not use some medicines for high cholesterol and "irregular heartbeat" at the same time. The FDA said using such drugs could result in muscle damage. The agency had initially issued a similar warning in 2002, but was prodded to issue another one after recent complaints of muscle injuries in patients. Doctors were advised to find other alternatives to such medications. Zocor and Vytorine, medications used to treat high cholesterol, were some of the drugs specifically mentioned by the FDA, saying that they should not be prescribed to someone using "amiodarone, a heart rhythm drug marketed as Cordarone or Pacerone". It is important to note, however, that while the risks are minimal, all cholesterol drugs carry some risks of muscle damage, particularly among older people.

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America gets fatter

We have been warned. In a recent article from Reuters, studies show that just about every adult in the United States will be overweight in 40 years. If I live long enough, I'll be 59 by then. Or maybe I'll get fatter faster than the rest of the country. I am not alone, however. A huge portion of the country, about two-thirds, are already heavier than they should be. Dr. Lan Liang of the Agency for Health care Research and Quality said that it seems impossible to imagine all adults to be overweight, but at the rate we're going, that prospect is becoming more and more real each day. African-American and Mexican American minorities in particular, she said, are the most affected groups in the population.

Well, should we be scared? Absolutely. But hey, it's not too late. A scientific study is not set in stone. If we assume more responsibility for ourselves, we just might be able to avert this from happening. So jump on the treadmill, lay off the junk food, and see the good results.

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10 Infant Deaths Tied to Cold Meds

If your baby is sick from the common cold, and your trying to decide whether or not to give your baby over-the-counter cold medicine be sure to read the fine print. If the bottle says to not give it to children under the age of 2, DON'T. Other parents have ignored this precaution, and as a result, 10 infants have died. The investigators found that of 21 infants who died unexpectedly and had autopsy data available, 10 had evidence that they been given cough or cold medication shortly before they died. The findings, published in the journal Pediatrics, do not prove that the medications caused or contributed to the infants’ deaths, but they add weight to a recent warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that parents not give cough and cold remedies to children younger than 2. “We strongly recommend that parents not use these medications,” said Dr. Mary Ellen Rimsza of the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, the lead researcher on the new study. Cold and cough medications typically contain a combination of decongestants, antihistamines and cough suppressants — all of which can have serious side effects in young children, including increased blood pressure, heart rate disturbance, and depressed breathing. While these dangers are now recognized, until now no study had examined the possible role of cough and cold medications in unexplained infant deaths.

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Cervical Cancer Shot Not Cleared For Ages 27-45

Gardasil has offered young women everywhere a vaccination that protects against strains of the Human Papillomavirus that causes cervical cancer. But there's a bit of a catch, Gardasil is only offered to girls and young women between the ages of 9 to 26. Gardasil has been working hard to make this vaccination available to women ages 27-45, but that has happened yet. U.S. regulators have told Merck & Co they cannot yet approve Merck's application to expand marketing of its cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil to an older group of women, the drugmaker said on Wednesday. Merck had applied for the use of Gardasil in women ages 27 through 45. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a letter regarding the application that it has completed its review and there are "issues" that preclude approval within the expected review time frame, Merck said. "It's hard to get a feel for if this is a dead issue or if this is delayed," said Linda Bannister, an analyst for Edward Jones. "At the minimum, it's going to be delayed." Merck said it also failed to win FDA approval to expand Gardasil to protect against more strains of the Human Papillomavirus that causes cervical cancer. The company for now is dropping plans to pursue that expansion, a spokeswoman said. Gardasil, approved in June 2006 for preventing cervical cancer and genital warts in females ages 9-26, has been one of Merck's most successful newer products and has helped the company recover after the 2004 withdrawal of its Vioxx arthritis treatment.

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Moms: Why Are You Feeling so Tired

We all know that the hardest job in the world is being a mother.Lets face it, your stressed and haven't got enough sleep. But why are you really so tired? There are a few explanations. Did you eat lunch? Maybe you were too busy, maybe you were trying to lose some baby weight. Whatever the reason lunch didn't happen, it's bringing you down. You've probably heard that breakfast is super important, and it is -- but moms, whether they're rushing around at home or at work, are often guiltier of skipping lunch. And to maintain your energy, you can't wait until dinner to eat.

Ok, maybe you did eat lunch, but did you eat a good lunch? Even if you are eating often enough, you may not be doing yourself any big favors with what you're eating. White bread, microwavable meals, and juice boxes can make for too much starch, salt, and sugar. These kinds of foods (so prevalent in a house with kids) will just give you a quick rush of energy that'll send you crashing back down in a few hours. What you need is protein (to increase dopamine production in the brain, which will help you feel more alert) and vitamins. And don't cut out the carbs -- the good kind give your body long-term energy.

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The neglected illnesses

I am surprised that there is still some debate these days, particularly in the political arena, about putting mental disorders on par with physical illnesses. It was disappointing to know that one of the better candidates of this year's presidential election was actually against putting mental and physical diseases on equal footing. Maybe this is the reason why people are kind of averse when it comes to admitting they are suffeirng from a mental problem. Unfortunately, there is some stigma attached to mental disorders. There are a number of such diseases, some of it collectively categorized under the umbrealla of "anxiety disorders"

Today, I plan to talk about what is called "generalized anxiety disorder". According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, such disorder "is characterized by persistent, excessive, and unrealistic worry about everyday things." Suffering from "GAD" involves a constant distress that something terrible may happen despite the fact that such events may not be likely to occur. People who have GAD may worry about common problems, including their family, their occupation, etc to a point that it hinders their normal ability to function.

This is not to say, however, that everyone who feels anxious instantly has a mental disorder. It is normal for people to get stressed out once in a while. Today's lifestyle would create some personal tensions. But those cases can be aided by proper eating habits, exercise, and even supplementary foods and vitamins. However, if such anxiety goes beyond what seems to be normal, then it is time to go consult a doctor. There is nothing wrong with having a check up for mental disorders because they have just about the same power as physical diseases to incapacitate a person.

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Women, beware

According to a recent Science Daily article, women who possess a certain gene variant and experience "migraine with aura" are more susceptible to cardiovascular diseases, which may include heart attacks and and ischemic strokes. The study was conducted on about 25000 Caucasian women, 18 percent of whom had histories of migraine. Also, of the women who reported to suffer form migraine, 40% said that they had "migraine with aura", which "can be described as neurological symptoms that usually last for about 30 minutes and most often lead to visual disturbances", according to the Science Daily article. The article reported that women with migraine with aura and the gene variant was about three times more likely than women without the gene variant and no history of migraine to suffer from heart ailments. Scientists studying this case, however, have yet to conduct the study on men.

All in all, the study is still in the works, and once crticism I would point out is that it only included white women. The sample for this study is definitely not representative of the population and should be expounded in the future if it is to have some teeth. Meanwhile, the most important thing to remember is that despite whatever biological makeup a person has, prevention is better than a pound of cure. People still have some level of control over their body and can avert some risks for diseases by living and staying healthy.

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